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Comodo Client Security for Windows - User Guide 12.10

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CCS Advanced Settings > Protected Objects > Protected Objects - Containment > Protected Keys
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  • CCS Advanced Settings
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      • Protected Objects - HIPS
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        • Protected Keys
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  • Appendix 1 - CCS How To... Tutorials
    • Enable / Disable AV, Firewall, Auto-Containment And VirusScope Easily
    • Set Up The Firewall For Maximum Security And Usability
    • Block Internet Access While Allowing Local Area Network (LAN) Access
    • Block / Allow Specific Websites To Specific Users
    • Set Up HIPS For Maximum Security And Usability
    • Create Rules To Auto-Contain Applications
    • Run An Instant Antivirus Scan On Selected Items
    • Create An Antivirus Scan Schedule
    • Run Untrusted Programs Inside The Container
    • Run Browsers Inside The Container
    • Restore Incorrectly Quarantined Item(s)
    • Submit Quarantined Items To Comodo Valkyrie For Analysis
    • Enable File Sharing Applications Like BitTorrent And Emule
    • Block Any Downloads Of A Specific File Type
    • Disable Auto-Containment On A Per-application Basis
    • Switch Off Automatic Antivirus Updates
    • Suppress CCS Alerts Temporarily
    • Control External Device Accessibility
  • Appendix 2 - Comodo Secure DNS Server
    • Router - Manually Enable Or Disable Comodo Secure DNS Service
    • Windows - Enable Comodo Secure DNS
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Protected Keys


  • Click 'Settings' > 'Containment' > 'Protected Objects' > 'Protected Keys'.
  • Registry items in 'Protected Keys' cannot be seen, accessed or modified by applications running in the container.
    • Adding important registry keys to this area will protect them from unknown and potentially malicious programs.

      Open the 'Protected Keys' section

      • Click 'Settings' on the CCS home screen
      • Click 'Containment' > 'Protected Objects'
      • Select the 'Protected Keys' tab




      The buttons at the top provide the following options:

      • Add - Select registry groups or individual keys that you want to protect
      • Edit - Modify the path of the key or key group
      • Remove - Delete the currently highlighted item
      • Click the search icon at the far right to search for a specific item


      Manually add individual keys or registry groups

      • Click the 'Add' button



      • Registry Groups – Select a pre-defined group of important registry keys. CCS ships with the following, pre-defined groups:
      • Automatic Startup keys
      • Comodo Keys
      • Internet Explorer Keys
      • Important Keys
      • Temporary Keys 
      You can also create custom groups of the keys you want to protect. See Registry Groups in HIPS Groups if you want help on this. 
      • Click the 'Add' button > 'Registry Groups' > Select a key group from the list > Click 'OK'


      • Registry Entries - Add individual keys to the protected list
      • Click 'Add' > 'Registry Entries'
      • Select the keys you want to protect in the left-pane
      • Click the right-arrow to move them to the protected list:



      • Alternatively, you can type the key name in the field at the top then click the '+' button
      • Click OK. All items in the right pane will be added to the protected keys list


      Edit an item in the list

      • Select the key from the list and click the 'Edit' button. The 'Edit Property' dialog will appear.


       

      • Update as required and click 'OK'.

       Note: Click 'Settings' > 'HIPS' > 'HIPS groups' > 'Registry Groups' to edit registry groups.


      See Registry Groups if you need more help.


      Delete an item from Registry Protection list

      • Select the item from the list and click the 'Remove' button.

      The selected item will be deleted from the 'Registry Keys' protection list.


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